The lush Garden Route town of Knysna is home to one of the freshest and most exciting LGBTI festivals in the world. The Pink Loerie Mardi Gras and Arts Festival has the theme of Young at Heart and Never Been Kissed for 2016.

The celebrations kick off on Wednesday and continue through to Sunday. The activities include parades, physical exercise, parties, church services, drag shows, markets and shopping, food, a mass wedding, and more. The full programme details all the ongoings.